The Rusty Gardener
June 21st, 2009 in blog, projects
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A vintage trash can - with some holes put in the bottom for drainage.
My little adirondack chair and scooter - aging nicely on the deck!
"Bucky" (notice the teeth?)...hanging out by the pool! Lots of pieces and parts!
I found a roasting pan at the thrift store (already has holes in the bottom for drainage) - and a sweet little trike (when little ones visit, it's returned to its former purpose)
A little garden in an old ceiling light fixture - with a crystal paperweight for some afternoon bling!
A full view - a vintage metal table base (it folds) holds it up for some sunshine (love the old light blue color with just the right amount of rust). This is one of my favorites!
The chicken feeder didn't sell...so I get to use it! (and how do you like the really rusty scale underneath? Sue?).
This old sewing machine has "retired" to the beach...well there's sand anyway!
Wheelbarrow (from my neighbor...he was going to "junk" it because of holes in the bottom - but, we all know that means it's just ready for planting!).
Yep - another wheelbarrow (a smaller version).
Every garden needs a pink flamingo...well I think that's what it is!
Ths little birdbath wouldn't hold water...but was too sweet to put away.
A vintage trash can - with some holes put in the bottom for drainage.
Thought I'd share a bit of my garden junk. There isn't much that can't be blended in with flowers and foliage (well, at least us junkers don't think so, right??). The beauty of most of it is that it just keeps looking better and better (who knew rust could be such a beautiful thing?). And it even looks good when the flowers aren't in bloom!
I've posted more pics on my blog - www.sylviasdaughter.blogspot.com - and some close up shots of "Bucky" so you can see all the pieces and parts - he's amazing. I packed him all the way from Oregon a couple summers ago (I'm sure when he got checked through baggage - there was a fair amount of laughing when they scanned him.). Terri's brother, Brian, makes these great pieces of garden art.
I'm going to start working on a garden conservatory soon - just have to sort out pieces and figure out my design. So...another space to decorate. AND, I've started placing a few things by our shed - before my hubby knows it (oops) - that'll be decorated too! :)
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Comments (15)
Our rusted junk has found the perfect spot - our gardens, and it just keeps getting better!
Take care! Kathy
Posted: 9:14 am on June 29th
Lani Posted: 9:29 pm on June 27th
Your pictures are also wonderful.
smiles,
alice Posted: 11:45 pm on June 23rd
Jim
Posted: 11:45 pm on June 23rd
Midge Posted: 9:47 pm on June 23rd
Your garden is BEAUTIFUL, and I love all your special junk that adds so much to it. It is so fun to have a look into your yard with all its treasures!!!
xojanis Posted: 7:21 pm on June 22nd
Bucky is certainly a conversation piece - he isn't allowed in the pool though...too many sharp edges...I guess you could say he's a "fish out of water"...(sorry).
Sue - You won't believe it but I found another scooter this past weekend (exactly the same - just not faded - it's a nice vintage red - should I hold it for you??).
Dana - I'm sure there are quite a few husbands who think we're a bit nuts (mine is one of them, but he's used to me).
RustyDiva - Can't wait to see your pics!!
Gretchen - the rusty, bluish planter is my favorite. I've got some little glass-topped sidetables that match too.
Thanks again everybody - and if you want to see the rest...be sure to check my blog (yep, there's more!!) :)
Kathy
Posted: 4:33 pm on June 22nd
The rusty scale base w/chicken feeder plantings
Rusty sewing machine
Awesome girl bird bath
These are my favorite of the group you posted here. They are all wonderful ideas, but these 4 would fit right into my style, so love them extra much.
What an inspiring post, Kathy. Thanks for the garden tour. I loved it!
Gretchen
Posted: 4:00 pm on June 22nd
After seeing what you have done, I will have to try harder, I love planting flowers. I just love it! Posted: 1:04 pm on June 22nd
My fave is the trike! I have a yellow one that belonged to my younger brother.
By the way - my sweetie got me a camera over the week-end so I can take junk pictures - can't wait to share but I've got to learn how to work it first. ha Posted: 11:01 am on June 22nd
dana Posted: 9:31 am on June 22nd
Take care,
Sue Posted: 7:17 am on June 22nd
On your blog I see the man in the van..he is a "local" ..a neighbor to my grandson..and see him often at auctions..small world..
Keep the idea's coming from OH IO..love it!...sharon Posted: 7:03 am on June 22nd